Democrats battling for lieutenant governor spar over ability to flip seat, work with GOP majority

By: Maya Homan

Outlets: Georgia Recorder

Published: May 4, 2026

Words: 1,061

Last Updated: 2 months, 3 weeks ago

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The Democratic contest to be the party’s nominee for lieutenant governor went from a relatively quiet race to one of the most spirited on the May ballot after one candidate joined the race at the last minute.

Three candidates are battling it out at a time when Democrats are feeling optimistic about their chances of flipping control of statewide seats, although a Democratic lieutenant governor would likely preside over a GOP-controlled Senate and face …

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